Thriving hubs of literary, coffee, and workshop establishments
In the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, two literary and cultural powerhouses have emerged as the heart of the city's creative scene: Eterna Cadencia and Naesqui.
Eterna Cadencia, born in 2005 in Palermo Hollywood, has become a reference site for literature, hosting notable writers such as John Coetzee, Richard Ford, and Gabriel Boric. Its multifunctional space offers not just books but poetry recitals, literary talks, workshops, open mic sessions, and intimate music performances, creating a unique atmosphere that nurtures both local and international literary voices while blending them with other cultural expressions.
One of Eterna Cadencia's most significant contributions is its commitment to literature, emphasizing the vitality and curiosity of Argentine literary culture. The institution also engages the community through contests like "Buenos Aires en 100 Palabras," which promotes storytelling connected to the city’s daily life and includes live open mic events where writers share their work in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Eterna Cadencia also hosts recurring intimate recital series, such as "Ciclo Mínimo," that mix literary art with music, enriching the cultural experience beyond just reading or book sales. The institution's diverse author lineup reinforces a cosmopolitan and inclusive approach to culture despite being located in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Meanwhile, Naesqui, the "toy store of the publisher," was born on June 11, 2024, and was inspired by the work of Pablo Braun of Eterna Cadencia. Situated in a previously abandoned property, Naesqui offers a new cultural, gastronomic, and literary pole in the city. The bestsellers at Naesqui are fiction, mainly written by women, and it offers workshops of all kinds, which are fee-based.
Naesqui has nearly 200 square meters in total, including the ground floor and first floor, where workshops, talks, and seminars are held. Notable contemporary journalists and writers have given talks, workshops, and seminars at Naesqui, making it a new cultural literary reference point that transcends the neighborhood.
The Librería del Fondo and Centro Cultural, an institution of the Mexican state with a relationship with the Mexican embassy, is another essential cultural space in Buenos Aires. It offers workshops with a varied audience, ranging from 20 to 80 years old, and has a children's book section with workshops for children during winter vacation.
Dain, a cultural hub established in 2011 in Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, is another important player in the city's cultural scene. With over 200 square meters, offering around 20,000 books, many from small publishers, Dain stands out for its philosophy, literature, creative writing courses, and conferences, and has its own publishing house with 17 titles published.
These cultural spaces, with their strong literary focus combined with diverse cultural activities, have effectively transformed Buenos Aires into a city that nurtures literary and artistic talent, fostering a vibrant cultural scene for locals and visitors alike.
[1] Eterna Cadencia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://eternacadencia.com/ [2] Naesqui. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://naesqui.com.ar/ [3] Librería del Fondo y Centro Cultural. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://libreriadel.fondo.gob.mx/ [4] Dain. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://dain.com.ar/
- Despite the crisis, the lifestyle in Buenos Aires thrives with cultural hubs like Eterna Cadencia, offering not only books but also poetry recitals, literary talks, workshops, open mic sessions, and music performances, attracting both local and international voices.
- For fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts, Naesqui, inspired by Pablo Braun of Eterna Cadencia, also serves as a cultural and gastronomic pole, featuring workshops on various topics, including creative writing and art.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts can engage in workshops at the Librería del Fondo y Centro Cultural during winter vacations, while bookworms can explore over 20,000 books at Dain, a cultural space known for its philosophy, literature, and creative writing courses.
